Photo the narrow by-lanes of Bandra or the small little streets in the depths of Dharavi and you can see why the Fire Bike is such an excellent asset to the Fire Brigade.AV Parab, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Mumbai.Speaking to some of the distinguished firefighters we had the pleasure of connecting with, we learned that the reaction time for the Fire Bike is, on average, 5 minutes less than the larger vehicles that are dispatched at the same time. With these knowings, the Mumbai Fire Brigade also utilizes the Fire Bike as a messenger of sorts, which goes ahead and communicates the seriousness of the scenario, assisting the officers decide whats the finest course of action and the measures needed to get the fire in control.FAMILIAR FACEThe Fire Bike is a good-looking maker that has an air of ruggedness to it (no surprise considering its based on a Royal Enfield Bullet 350) and youll be hard-pressed to find anything else like it on our roadways. While this is the smallest lorry in the Fire Brigades fleet, it is, without doubt, a crucial one, particularly considering the distinct obstacles positioned by our metropolis.Also See: Red Alert: A close appearance at Mumbais fire brigadeFeature: Fighting fire with robotics – Testing Mumbai Fire Brigades newest gizmoCopyright (c) Autocar India.

Image the narrow by-lanes of Bandra or the tiny little streets in the depths of Dharavi and you can see why the Fire Bike is such an excellent asset to the Fire Brigade.AV Parab, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Mumbai.Speaking to some of the prominent firefighters we had the enjoyment of engaging with, we discovered that the response time for the Fire Bike is, on average, 5 minutes less than the bigger cars that are dispatched at the very same time. With these learnings, the Mumbai Fire Brigade likewise uses the Fire Bike as a messenger of sorts, which goes ahead and conveys the severity of the situation, helping the officers choose whats the finest course of action and the procedures required to get the fire in control.FAMILIAR FACEThe Fire Bike is a good-looking maker that has an air of ruggedness to it (no surprise considering its based on a Royal Enfield Bullet 350) and youll be hard-pressed to discover anything else like it on our roadways. Of course, to my childish mind, the foremost things a fire engine requirements are a siren and flashing lights and the Fire Bike has those boxes ticked off. While this is the tiniest vehicle in the Fire Brigades fleet, it is, without doubt, an essential one, especially thinking about the unique challenges positioned by our metropolis.Also See: Red Alert: A close look at Mumbais fire brigadeFeature: Fighting fire with robots – Testing Mumbai Fire Brigades most current gizmoCopyright (c) Autocar India.